Accommodation, travel & other info

The conference organization has agreed on reduced rates at the Yugo Palm Studios Residence, for a single standard room. Request for these can be done in the registration form. This residence located in Av. de la Palmera, 38, 41012 Sevilla is perfectly connected to the congress venue (via bus line 3) and has all the amenities of a top quality hotel, including:

• Kitchen area with access to unlimited to coffee.
• Common rooms with comfortable sofas and TVs to relax.
• Meeting and working rooms.
• Free wireless internet access throughout the building
• Gym and swimming pool on the rooftop (perfect for Seville hot days).

Other accommodation options:

Of course, there are many other accomodation options in Seville that can be found via online tools (e.g. Booking). Staying in Seville Center or nearby is preferred in order to make the trips to the conference venue shorter and in a more convenient way.

Among all the possible options, we recommend hotels such as:

• Silken Al-Andalus Palace (****)
  • Address: Av. de la Palmera, s/n, 41012 Sevilla
  • Telephone: (+34) 954 23 06 00

• Hotel Exe Sevilla PALMERA (****)
  • Address: C. Cardenal Ilundain, 28, 41013 Sevilla
  • Telephone: (+34) 955 51 85 00

Student residences and hostels are also an option regarding price-quality ratio, some options (regarding proximity to the venue) are:

• Colegio Mayor Hernando Colón
  • Address: C. Sor Gregoria de Sta. Teresa, 20, 41012 Sevilla
  • Telephone: (+34) 954 55 74 47
  • Email: cmreserva@us.es

• Albergue Inturjoven Sevilla (**)
  • Address: C. de Isaac Peral, 2, 41012 Sevilla
  • Telephone: (+34) 955 18 11 81
  • Email: sevilla.itj@juntadeandalucia.es

In order to get to the conference venue the best bus lines are number 3 and 34. You can check which stops are close to your accommodation through Google Maps and the Seville bus application "TUSSAM" that you can download to your mobile from the Play Store. For more information you can check the section Venue, travel & other useful information of this page. 

Travel

How to travel to Seville?

Plane

Seville is served by San Pablo Airport (SVQ), located about 10 km northeast of the city center, receiving:

• International Flights: Direct flights from many European cities including London, Paris, Rome, and Frankfurt. Connecting flights are available from other major cities worldwide.
• Domestic Flights: Regular flights from Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and other Spanish cities.

From the airport to the city:

• Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal. The ride to the city center takes around 15 minutes and costs approximately 25-30€.
• Bus: The EA (Especial Aeropuerto) bus runs every 20-30 minutes from the airport to the city center. The fare is around 5€ and the journey takes about 35 minutes.

Train

Seville's main train station is Santa Justa, which is well-connected to major cities in Spain via:

• High-Speed Trains (AVE): High-speed AVE trains connect Seville to different Spanish capitals like Madrid (2.5 hours), Barcelona (5.5 hours) or Malaga (2 hours).
• Regional Trains: Regular services from cities like Cordoba, Cadiz, and Granada.

Bus

Seville has two main bus stations: Plaza de Armas and Prado de San Sebastián, the main options are:

• Long-Distance Buses: Companies like ALSA and Socibus offer connections to various Spanish cities and international destinations.
• Regional Buses: Frequent services to towns and cities in Andalusia.

Getting Around Seville

Seville offers an efficient public transport system including buses, trams, and a metro line.

Our main recommendation to get from the accommodation to the meeting venue is the bus service. In order to get to the conference venue the best bus lines are number 3 and 34. However, you can check which stops are closer to your accommodation via any online map app. We also recommend to download the Seville bus application TUSSAM to your mobile phone from the Play Store. With this app,  you will be able to see which buses stop at each stop (through the code on them) and how much time is left for them to pass. Tickets can be bought on the bus for 1.40 €.

Seville is also a bike-friendly city with extensive cycling lanes. Renting a bike can also be a very good option and the most enviroment-friendly one. Sevici is a public bike rental system with numerous stations around the city with available subscriptions for short or long-term use. Regarding the duration of the meeting the best option might be renting a bike for a day for 2.59 €.